Netherfield Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Chandos Street, Netherfield, Nottingham, NG4 2LROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Netherfield Primary School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 155th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 July 2022, report published 21 September 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 July 2022

Pupils are happy at Netherfield School. They enjoy coming here. Pupils say that they feel safe because staff care and listen to them. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive. Leaders promote pupils' well-being. They have high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school's values of integrity, respect, kindness, honesty and perseverance are a central feature of this inclusive school. Pupils have positive attitudes towards their work and towards each other. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils are respectful of each other and adults. Their behaviour is positive in lessons and around the school site. Pupils say that bullying is rare. They trust staff to resolve incidents quickly. Pupils benefit from a range of extracurricular activities, including sports clubs, animation club and the newspaper club: 'Wowzer'. Pupils value opportunities to be leaders themselves. For example, pupils pass on their thoughts about how to improve the school to their elected pupil parliament. Many parents and carers are positive about the school. A common view is: 'The level of care, support and inclusion at Netherfield is second to none.'

What the school should improve

  • In most lessons pupils' knowledge builds over time, and pupils revisit prior learning. However, not all pupils get the opportunities to deepen their knowledge so that they can explain their thinking. Leaders should ensure that all pupils get the opportunity to make connections between the things they have learned, and to explain them.
  • Leaders have rewritten the curriculum from early years to Year 6. However, leaders have not ensured that the precise knowledge that pupils should remember has been identified in all subjects. Leaders should continue to refine the curriculum so that it is clear exactly what pupils should know, and by when, in all subjects. Leaders should make sure that all staff clearly understand this sequence.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

53 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths51%

51%, 11 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

466 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals42.1%

42.1%, 15.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language19.3%

19.3%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.9%

12.9%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.7%

1.7%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Netherfield Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Rivendell Flying High Academy0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding71% met the expected standard
All Hallows CofE Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement65% met the expected standard
Priory Junior School0.7 milesOfsted: Good39% met the expected standard
Willow Farm Primary School0.8 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard68% met the expected standard
Phoenix Infant and Nursery School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
EQUALS TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Paula Taylor
Address
Chandos Street, Netherfield, Nottingham, NG4 2LR
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
URN
144978

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.